2. Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler placed over simmering water; when the butter has melted, add the chocolate and melt.

3. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the eggs and salt in a medium-size mixing bowl until frothy, about 30 seconds. Gradually add the sugar, and continue beating until the eggs are thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula.

4. Add the chocolate mixture and the vanilla and mix on medium-low speed until blended, about 5 seconds. Scrape the bowl.

5. Mix in the flour on low speed until blended, scraping the bowl with the rubber spatula once during blending. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.

6. Bake the brownies on the center oven rack until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Allow the brownies to cool on a rack for 1 hour before cutting.Yield: 12 brownies

This recipe is from Rosie's All-Butter Fresh Cream Sugar-Packed Baking Book by Judie Rosenberg.